City Upon A Hill Essay

Many if not all of the political leaders of the U.S are in some way or another involved in religion, whether that was in their childhood or they still practice their religion as adults. The idea is that religion in some way tied to politics, and this goes back some 386 years ago when it John Winthrop time. The concept of a “City upon a Hill” has been used to bring a nation more united, and has been widely used in political speeches. The concept was first mentioned in the Bible, by Jesus himself when he addressed the people, and then by John Winthrop who used it in his famous sermon “A Model of Christian Charity” to the puritans aboard the Arbella on the way to America. In the text A model of Christian Charity, a “City upon a hill” is a relevant political standpoint. This concept is still relevant in the contemporary world because the people of this nation like the idea of being the one religion, nation, country that people look upon with awe, with reverence for all that we have accomplished. It’s still significant after all these years because for …show more content…
The eyes of all people are upon so, if we shall deal falsely with our God in this work we have undertaken, and so cause Him to withdraw His present help from us, we shall be made a story and a by-word through the world” (Baym, N., & Levine, R. S. (2012), pg.102). It clearly states that it is their duty to show the world that this is the right way to live. If they fail their mistake will be broadcasted throughout history, because God himself has given them this mission. They have pressure from God and the rest of the world to do good, and change the European way of living. They wish to purge the Church of England to be a better version and so they have taken on the mission to reform their religion in a different country where everyone will look upon